Super 8
“It arrives.”
Synopsis
In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped by unexplained disappearances, strange phenomena, and a growing sense of fear, as they uncover that something terrifying has been set loose.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2011-03-22
Top Cast
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Joel Courtney
Joe Lamb
Elle Fanning
Alice Dainard
Riley Griffiths
Charles Kaznyk
Kyle Chandler
Jackson Lamb
Noah Emmerich
Nelec
AJ Michalka
Jen Kaznyk
Ryan Lee
Cary McCarthy
Ron Eldard
Louis Dainard
Gabriel Basso
Martin Read
Bruce Greenwood
Cooper
Zach Mills
Preston
Jessica Tuck
Mrs. Kaznyk
Joel McKinnon Miller
Mr. Kaznyk
Britt Flatmo
Peg Kaznyk
Glynn Turman
Dr. Woodward
Richard T. Jones
Overmyer
Tom Quinn
Mr. McCandless
Caitríona Balfe
Elizabeth Lamb
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 2011
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 3, 2011
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$50M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$260.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.2x
+$210.1M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- J.J. Abrams
- Screenplay & Story
- J.J. Abrams
- Original Score
- Michael Giacchino
- Original Title
- Super 8
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Budget
- $50M
- Worldwide Gross
- $260.1M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Amblin Entertainment, Bad Robot
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
J.J. Abrams
J.J. Abrams
Michael Giacchino
Larry Fong, Bruce McCleery
Maryann Brandon, Mary Jo Markey
J.J. Abrams, Steven Spielberg, Bryan Burk, Guy Riedel
Department Leadership Roster
J.J. Abrams
Producer
J.J. Abrams
Writer
Steven Spielberg
Producer
Michael Giacchino
Original Music Composer
J.J. Abrams
Director
Bryan Burk
Producer
Martin Whist
Production Design
Larry Fong
Director of Photography
Ha Nguyen
Costume Design
Maryann Brandon
Editor
Mary Jo Markey
Editor
Russell Earl
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dennis Muren
Visual Effects Supervisor
Kim Libreri
Visual Effects Supervisor
John Knoll
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Super 8
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Super 8 about?
In late 1970s Ohio, a group of friends filming a homemade zombie movie witness a devastating train derailment. Soon after, their quiet town is gripped by unexplained disappearances, strange phenomena, and a growing sense of fear, as they uncover that something terrifying has been set loose.
Who directed Super 8?
Super 8 was directed by J.J. Abrams.
Who stars in Super 8?
The principal cast of Super 8 includes Joel Courtney, Elle Fanning, Riley Griffiths, Kyle Chandler, Noah Emmerich.
When was Super 8 released and how long is it?
Super 8 was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
What was the box office and production budget of Super 8?
Super 8 had a reported production budget of $50M and grossed $260.1M at the worldwide box office (5.2 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Super 8?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Super 8 was composed by Michael Giacchino.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Super 8?
Super 8 holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: 12A (12 Accompanied — Under 12s must be accompanied by an adult.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).